missed 1st court date?
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:41 pm
I have yet to receive any paperwork regarding why CPS removed my six kids and my girlfriend from the home. This Tuesday is the next business day and a full week away from the kids. CPS told my girlfriend that she is not allowed to contact me or try to leave the shelter or they will take the kids away from her.
Can they do that?
They only paper I have is from the "Department of Public Health and Human Services" stating "Reasons for removal: Physical Abuse".
On this paper states that the next step is the "Show Case" hearing...if the kids are away from more than 2 working days then there has to be a Show Case hearing. This is the state of Montana.
Should I go to the courthouse to see if I am listed for appearance? How do someone find out if he/she has a court date, if that person didn't receive anything? What can happen if I didn't appear but I wasn't informed?
Can they do that?
They only paper I have is from the "Department of Public Health and Human Services" stating "Reasons for removal: Physical Abuse".
On this paper states that the next step is the "Show Case" hearing...if the kids are away from more than 2 working days then there has to be a Show Case hearing. This is the state of Montana.
Should I go to the courthouse to see if I am listed for appearance? How do someone find out if he/she has a court date, if that person didn't receive anything? What can happen if I didn't appear but I wasn't informed?